Approval has been given for the citizens to use the device ‘Coviself’ for doing the self-test for the coronavirus infection! Here is the procedure to use this device:
With the raging resurgent coronavirus pandemic spreading wide and fast throughout the country and still not abating, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has approved usage of the self-testing device ‘Coviself’ with the objective to increase the quantum of tests conducted!
The tests undertaken using this Coviself device will be collected through the Coviself App and would be saved at the ICMR exclusive website.
The price of the device Coviself is fixed at Rs. 450/-!
The citizens having symptoms of corona and the persons in contact can conduct the self-test using Coviself. However, as there are prospects that the initial effects of coronavirus, it has been advised that even if Coviself shows negative, it is advisable to conduct the RT-PCR test.
The procedure to use Coviself:
- Download the Coviself on the cell phone.
- Log in all the personal details requested.
- Read the guideline given in the App, keeping the device on the nose and undertake the test.
- Undertake the test for 15 minutes and then the results can be obtained!